Farmington, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Farmington, Pennsylvania
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 Farmington, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Farmington, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Fayette |
| Township | Wharton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.59 sq mi (6.70 km2) |
| • Land | 2.54 sq mi (6.59 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,831 ft (558 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 735 |
| • Density | 288.80/sq mi (111.51/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
15437
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| Area code(s) | 724, 878 |
| FIPS code | 42-25280 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1174626 |
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Farmington is a small community in Wharton Township, located in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It's known as a census-designated place, which means it's an area identified by the government for statistics, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
This community is found along U.S. Route 40, also known as the historic National Road. Farmington is about 60 miles southeast of Pittsburgh. It's also very close to the important historical site of Fort Necessity National Battlefield.
Farmington is home to some interesting places. These include the Historic Summit Inn Resort and the four-star Nemacolin Woodlands Resort. It also hosts two Bruderhof Communities, which are groups of Christians living together. As of 2010, about 767 people lived in Farmington.
Where is Farmington Located?
Farmington is in the northeastern part of Wharton Township. It's easy to find along U.S. Route 40. From Farmington, you can travel about 12 miles northwest to Uniontown, Pennsylvania, which is the main town of Fayette County. If you head southeast, you'll reach Cumberland, Maryland, about 50 miles away. To get to Pittsburgh, it's about 60 miles northwest using US 40 and Pennsylvania Route 51.
The ZIP Code for Farmington is 15437.
Population Changes in Farmington
The number of people living in Farmington has changed over time. Here's a look at the population counts from recent years:
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| 2020 | 735 | — | |
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See also
In Spanish: Farmington (Pensilvania) para niños
